"Alameda County leaders are set to discuss two proposals on Thursday meant to bolster the county against federal enforcement activity amid the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Fortunato Bas said she also hopes the county can learn from the experiences of cities like Chicago, along with Portland, Los Angeles and now Minneapolis, that have seen significant influxes of U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and other federal officers over the last year."
"A second, more sweeping proposal also set to be discussed during Thursday's meeting would call for the development of a coordinated county-wide response plan in the event of a large-scale federal incursion. Under the policy, county employees would be trained in proactive measures like learning about their rights, installing signage declaring certain areas as restricted and ensuring they conduct client b"
Alameda County leaders will consider two proposals to bolster the county against federal immigration enforcement and ICE activity. The proposals draw on lessons from cities experiencing increased federal agent presence, including Chicago, Portland, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. One proposal emphasizes protecting county services and reducing fear by ensuring government resources focus on service and protection rather than enforcement. Officials are exploring authorizing county lawyers to sue the federal government if officers violate county policy, though that provision was not included in the committee-voted proposal. A second proposal calls for a coordinated countywide response and employee training on proactive measures.
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